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24-year-old lived in an apartment the size of an average parking spot: ‘It gave me independence'
When CNBC Make It first spoke to Verhaeg he paid $1,100 a month in rent and said then that a third year in the apartment would probably be his last.
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These popular names are ‘old fashioned,' according to kids. Did yours make the list?
Hoda and Laura weighed in on mom Amber Cimiotti’s Instagram clip about “old person names.”
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A ‘family vacation' for two: Why more parents are taking trips with one child at a time
A trip for two grants uninterrupted time and special memories for parents and children — for those who are bold enough to try it.
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28-year-old has lived in an old NYC laundromat for 5 years, pays $1900 in rent—take a look inside
A year after being featured in CNBC Make It’s “Unlocked” series, Sampson Dahl still calls this former NYC laundromat home, but admits he’s ready to move on.
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MrBeast brings in $700 million a year but says he's not rich: ‘I've reinvested everything to the point of stupidity'
The YouTuber can charge brands up to $3 million for a shout-out in a video.
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Mom swears that this is the ultimate kids' birthday party gift — but not everyone agrees
A mom in the United Kingdom sparked an online debate after sharing how she simplifies birthday gift-giving.
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It's called ‘cozy cardio.' In a world seeking comfort, some see a happier mode of exercise
From weighted blankets to “cozy” murder mystery novels to restaurants based on childhood comfort foods, the appetite for comfortable things just keeps growing. Now some are seeking comfort even in their physical exertion.
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How a 27-year-old whose business brought in $1 million in 2023 avoids lifestyle creep: Sometimes ‘I think I can afford a Prada bag'
Hannah Williams recently took a $75,000 pay cut to help grow her business.
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This quick grammar hack can make you more convincing, research finds
Emerging studies demonstrate just why you should be careful to use the present tense if you wish to be more persuasive.
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The 1 thing you should never do when you've forgotten someone's name, according to a Harvard-trained etiquette expert
Holiday parties mean hanging out with a bunch of people whose names I’ve forgotten. Here’s how etiquette pros say to handle it with class.
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More couples are choosing a ‘dual income, no kids' lifestyle. Here's how that changes their finances
A 2021 study by the Census revealed that childless adults age 55 and older had a median net worth of $153,900 compared to $130,400 for biological parents.
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7 simple changes that can help you thrive as a night owl with a 9-to-5 job, from a Harvard sleep expert
There are ways that night owls can boost their energy in the morning and excel as 9-to-5 employees, says a Harvard sleep expert. Here are a few.
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I spent 20 years studying how 100-year-old people eat—and this is the world's No. 1 healthiest breakfast
If you want to live to a healthy 100, eat like healthy people who’ve lived to 100. Longevity researcher Dan Buettner shares the healthiest breakfast he’s discovered. It can help improve cholesterol, repair DNA and boost immunity — and it costs just $4.23.
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He visited every country in the world — without flying. Here's how much it cost
Danish traveler Torbjorn Pedersen says he’s the first person to travel to every country around the world without flying, a feat which took him 10 years.
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Parents who raise kids with high emotional intelligence never use these 3 phrases: Harvard neuroscience expert
As parents, we all want to raise emotionally intelligent kids. Neuropsychologist Dr. Julia DiGangi reveals three phrases you should never say to your kids.
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An Italian island is letting foreigners live rent-free for three months — meet the first person to arrive
The Sardinian village of Ollolai is paying for housing and bills for digital nomads who agree to give something back to the community before they leave.
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90% of companies say they'll return to the office by the end of 2024—but the 5-day commute is ‘dead,' experts say
Even though more companies have introduced stricter in-office requirements for employees, office occupancy has remained relatively unchanged from the past year.
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37-year-old launched a fintech startup specifically for Black-owned businesses: ‘This is a profit driver, it is clear'
Kelly Ifill was actively opposed to becoming an entrepreneur — until she had the idea for Guava, a fintech startup aimed at helping Black-owned businesses.
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The case of the missing socks: Viral videos show why you may have your washing machine to blame
In a viral video recently shared on social media, one user showed what happened after popping open the front of a washing machine, revealing a bunch of single socks stuck inside the unit, but outside the washing basin.
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Hundreds in Texas combine to break s'mores-related Guinness World Record
Breaking this world record ahead of National S’mores Day required quite a few graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows.